{"id":3701,"date":"2017-07-25T11:02:54","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T11:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/?p=3701"},"modified":"2024-08-08T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T12:59:40","slug":"natural-pools-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malagaweb.com\/blog\/tours\/natural-pools-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Top natural pools and rivers to visit in Malaga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Previously I wrote a post about free thermal waters in Andalusia<\/a>, this time it’s the turn of the crystal clear natural pools in Malaga. All for fighting the high temperatures for free during the summer. Do you want a refreshing bath? Continue reading…<\/p>\n

Do you prefer beach or mountain holidays? What about if you don’t have to decide? Hiking trails are usually not recommended during the summer, except in the cases where there are natural pools or rivers you can walk through.<\/p>\n

We recommend to check the latest reviews in google maps from each river or pool, as according to one comment from our Spanish blog some of them might be different than when this article was written.<\/p>\n

Recommended gear when hiking through rivers<\/h2>\n

I recommend you to get ready, even more if you want to walk through any of the recommended rivers. It is a good idea to bring a waterproof backpack and the most important, shoes you can use inside the water.<\/p>\n

There are special shoes for walking on rocks through rivers but many people prefer to use just old shoes. I guess it depends in how many times you want to practice this activity.<\/p>\n

Natural pool in El Chorro<\/h3>\n

This natural pool is made of the water from Guadalhorce river. Amazing natural views and many water activities to practice.<\/p>\n

\"Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

This place is located near Desfiladero de los Gaitanes<\/a> and Caminito del Rey<\/a>, both known because the amazing sightpoints.<\/p>\n

For getting to El Chorro from Malaga by car you must take the road\u00a0 MA-5403.<\/p>\n

Exact map location: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qguqW2dry5t<\/a><\/p>\n

Hiking through Chillar river<\/h3>\n

The walking trail of Chillar river is very popular, that’s why it could not be as quiet as years ago. Being a popular place is not a reason for not including it into this list as it has a great beauty and a few natural pools where you can bath.<\/p>\n

\"R\u00edo<\/p>\n

This route is in the Natural Park of Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama. For getting there you must take the coastal road N-340 heading to Nerja and continue until you find the road signal Parque de la Naturaleza.<\/p>\n

It is currently not allowed<\/strong> to walk it due to the Covid-19 situation.<\/p>\n

Location in map: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mf4sr9Err3yGxpmQA<\/a><\/p>\n